As if we’re already saying goodbye to summer and hello to September 2026 in the North East! Thank Goodness it’ll be an eventful one…
Something for everyone this month…
Tynemouth Food Festival at Tynemouth Priory
When: 5-6 September
Price: £5.50
Spend your weekend by the coast, where you’ll be able to enjoy some stunning views, delicious street food and plenty of live entertainment. With plenty of stalls to browse and fun activities for little ones, this will make for a wholesome family day out, too. Don’t miss it!
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The Car Man at Theatre Royal
When: 8 September
Price: From £32
Yet another brilliant show from Matthew Bourne is coming to Newcastle Theatre Royal this September, and this one is a passionate ride. Loosely based on Bizet’s opera, it’s a gripping 1950s American dance thriller that takes viewers into a garage-diner, where the dreams and passions of a small town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger.
The Great North Run
When: 13 September
Price: Free
It’s that time of year when Geordies will be lacing up their running shoes and getting ready to run from Newcastle to South Shields. Marking 45 years of this cultural tradition, it’s going to be the biggest one yet, with 63,000 participants running for a charitable cause, just for fun or to keep fit.
Ocean Film Festival at the Playhouse Whitley Bay
When: 25 September
Price: From £17.50
Splash into a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival features a new collection of short films celebrating extraordinary ocean adventure, breathtaking marine life and people who dedicate their lives to protecting the sea.
R&B Mania at NX Newcastle
When: 26 September
Price: £20.35
Do you know how everyone’s on social media like, “If they played these bangers at a club, I’d be there every night”? Well, the R&B bangers will be played at NX Newcastle this September, so you’d better be there to hear them!
Alt Wedding Fair at Anarchy Brew Co
When: 27 September
Price: From £6.13
This one’s for all my alt baddies getting married soon. Head to Anarchy Brew Co to chat with over 24 alt wedding pros about your big day and how to make it as unique as you are! See some gorgeous wedding displays, listen to some music, grab a drink and make a day of it.
Queen Heaven 360 at Life Science Centre
When: September dates
Price: £24
Listen to the best of Queen at Life Science Centre’s immersive 360 dome experience. You will get to listen to songs such as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’; ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We are the Champions’ while enjoying some stunning visuals.